Edinburgh holiday apartment rental with walking, balcony/terrace, telephone, TV

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103/6 CANONGATE, ROYAL MILE (apartment)

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OUR HOLIDAY HOME in Scotland's beautiful capital city is a centrally located, fully furnished 2 bedroom self-catering apartment with spectacular views of some of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks. It is situated on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, within easy walking distance of all the main attractions, the train station, and the airport shuttle bus terminus.
The apartment block was designed by Sir Basil Spence – arguably the most famous British architect of his generation (Coventry Cathedral is his best known work). Unusually for a property in the Old Town, the apartment has a private balcony with uninterrupted views of the classical landscape of Calton Hill, colloquially known as the 'Athens of the North. The accommodation is ideal for four people, but arrangements can be made on request for sleeping an additional guest on a folding bed in the living room.
We are full members of the Association of Scottish Self-Caterers (www.assc.co.uk)

Lounge and dining area	The view from the balcony, early evening
Breakfast on the balcony	Table laid for dinner

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The Central Scotland/Edinburgh region

"I had never imagined that any city in these islands could be at once so beautiful and fantastic"
- JB Priestley

The flat is centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town on the Canongate. This historic street forms part of The Royal Mile, the backbone of the city's medieval core. Winding closes, cobbled alleyways, and ancient buildings - many of which are reputed to be haunted (ours is one of the exceptions, probably because it is more recently built) - create an atmosphere quite unlike any other city in Europe. Much of The Royal Mile dates back to the Dark Ages, an area of intense and brooding character dominated by Edinburgh Castle at one end and Holyrood Palace at the other. The Canongate is at the lower end of The Royal Mile, about 200 metres from the Palace and the new Scottish Parliament.
Apart from The Queen, the flat's nearest famous resident is Adam Smith – the founder of modern economic theory. Admittedly he's been lying in the churchyard of neighbouring Canongate Kirk (visible from the balcony) for over 200 years, but we like to think that he would approve of the sound economics represented by an attractive and comfortable self-catering property which can be rented for a little over £20 per person per day in low season - and £30 in high season - in the heart of one of the world's most beautiful and fascinating cities.

Edinburgh area

We are ideally located for the majority of Edinburgh's most popular attractions and amenities (put the code EH88BP into Google Maps to see exactly where we are). The Castle is less than ten minutes by foot, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the new Scottish Parliament, and Dynamic Earth, are just three minutes' walk. The ancient spires of the Palace (the Queen's official residence in Scotland) are visible from the second bedroom. Waverley Railway Station is less than ten minutes' walk away. Princes Street, the city's principal shopping thoroughfare, is just beyond the station, and just beyond that is the New Town - the world's greatest showpiece of Georgian architecture.
There are excellent shopping and dining facilities on the flat's doorstep, with equally good alternatives on the nearby North and South Bridges. The Museum of Edinburgh is within 100 metres of our front door, and The Royal Mile's oldest building - John Knox House - just a little further.

How to get there

* By Air: The airport bus (AIRLINK) runs every 15 minutes from Edinburgh International (bus stop is immediately outside the arrivals terminal) and the journey time is about 25 minutes to Waverley Station, less than ten minutes' walk from the flat (directions below). One way price is £3.50, return is £5.
* By Car: Follow signs for the city centre. If taking either the A1 or A8, turn south in Princes Street across North Bridge (the A7). At the first junction turn left. This is the Royal Mile (also known as the High Street) which will take you into Canongate. Drive approximately 500 metres, past Canongate Kirk on the left. A little further on the right is a branch of Starbucks. The apartment is approximately 100 metres further ahead on the left. The street entrance is next to a convenience store.
* By Taxi: Say "Canongate, towards Holyrood, 200 metres past Canongate Kirk, on the left."
* By Train: There are two main rail stations in the city, Waverley and Haymarket. The apartment is closest to Waverley. From the station, cross Market Street, walk up Cockburn Street, and turn left at the top. You will now be on the Royal Mile (also known as the High Street). Follow this down for approximately 0.5 km, past Canongate Kirk on the left. A little further on the right is a branch of Starbucks. The apartment is approximately 100 metres further ahead on the left. The street entrance is next to a convenience store.

Activities near Edinburgh

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There are wooden floors throughout, except in the fully-fitted kitchen which has a tiled floor. The apartment also has full double glazing throughout. The sitting/dining room spans the depth of the building with sliding doors onto a balcony at one end, and pivoting windows with views of Salisbury Crags at the other. There is a double seater leather sofa and two designer leather armchairs. There is also a 'living flame' gas fire, beneath a feature 'gated' mirror from India.
The bathroom has recently been refurbished, is fully tiled and has a new 3 piece suite with bath and electric 'Mira' power shower. The big bathroom window looks out onto Calton Hill.

Further details outdoors:
The sunny balcony has a small weather-proof table and two folding chairs. There is also a paved and walled garden area at the rear of the property, which is sometimes used by neighbours' children as a play area. The nearest public garden is in Dunbar's Close, left as you look down from the balcony (access from an alleyway on Canongate).
PARKING: There is very little private parking available on or near the Royal Mile. However there is a large parking area behind the flat, for permanent residents' use only, which can be used for loading/unloading and for guest parking overnight and all day Sunday. The nearest free street parking is between ten and fifteen minutes' walk (map and details available in the flat) and there are meters directly outside. The nearest covered parking is five minutes' walk beneath Dynamic Earth, cost £4 for three hours.

Further details

Arrival time is usually 4.00pm, but this can be brought forward if no guests are leaving on the day of arrival. Similarly, departure time is 11.00 am but this can be extended by agreement if no new guests are arriving that day.
There is a minimum rental of three nights (one week during August, five nights at other peak season times) but this is negotiable at short notice. Please also note that if there are more than four guests in your party, there will be an extra charge of £15 per additional person per night (£25 per additional person during high and peak seasons). Maximum occupancy is five, but we emphasise that the accommodation is best suited to four or less.
Please also note that we reserve the right to change the rates outlined below at periods of high demand (eg. rugby internationals, and public holidays) but all prices will be fixed at the time of booking. In other words, we will not levy any further charges or increase the rental rate after your deposit has been received.
A deposit of 20% is requested at the time of booking, with the balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. We do not levy a 'good housekeeping' deposit, preferring to trust our guests to look after our Edinburgh home and its contents.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Low Season	4 Jan 09	1 Jun 09	500£ 500	9090	100100	3 Nights
Mid High Season	1 Jun 09	1 Aug 09	650£ 650	110110	120120	3 Nights
Peak Season	1 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Late High Season	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	650£ 650	110110	120120	3 Nights
Late Low Season	1 Oct 09	22 Dec 09	500£ 500	9090	100100	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Please note that different tariffs apply over public holidays and rugby international weekends. Please contact us for further details.

Guestbook for 103/6 CANONGATE, ROYAL MILE

"What a great flat, great views, surrounded by fabulous restaurants. So close to all the attractions . . . . " - Williams/Abrahams, Queens, New York

"Light, airy apartment that contrasts with 'Olde Edinburgh'. We loved the views." - McIlvenna, USA

"Beautiful flat and beautiful city. Thank you!!" - Mendoza family, El Salvador

"Loved the flat and our visit to Edinburgh." - Padden, Vermont, USA

"Great location! Loved it. We absolutely loved your city. Thanks!" - Helgesen, Denmark

"The apartment is very bright and sunny. We enjoyed staying here." - Feuerstein, Zuoz, Switzerland

"Fantastic apartment, with fabuolus decorative taste which is ideally situated" - Preece, Gwent, UK

"Amazing view and all round a great place. Very hard to leave" - Kennedys, Toronto, Canada

"I just wanted to e-mail to say how much we enjoyed our stay in Edinburgh and how impressed we were with the flat. It was so ideally located we couldn't believe it and the facilities were excellent. We will definitely be recommending it and should we return in the future we will be in contact" - Fran Whooley, Ireland

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Contact details for home 16801 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	David & Julie Allsop
Tel:	+44 (0)1303 840044
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Advertiser joined: Oct 2006 This Property added: Oct 2006